Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – NEC4 Option C (Target Cost)

Outside IR35 | £400+ per day

Aldermaston, Reading
 Hybrid: 3 days site | 2 days home
 Reporting to:
Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Role

Project Quantity Surveyor role on a major construction project delivered under NEC4 Option C (Target Cost).

You’ll own the day-to-day commercial management of the project, controlling cost, change and applications, allowing the Senior QS to focus on strategy, recovery and senior negotiations.

This is a hands-on delivery role for a QS who is strong on Option C mechanics and change control.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day commercial control under NEC4 Option C

Managing Defined Cost, CRF updates and forecasting

Leading EWNs, NCEs and Compensation Events via CEMAR

Coordinating CE pricing, records and submissions

Supporting and overseeing Assistant QS and QS commercial inputs

Preparing and supporting monthly applications for payment

Maintaining robust, audit-ready commercial records

Working closely with site, planning and engineering teams

Experience Required

Essential

Quantity Surveyor experience on complex construction or infrastructure projects

Strong NEC experience, ideally Option C

Confident managing change and cost in a target cost environment

Experience using CEMAR or similar NEC systems

Highly Desirable

M&E background from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor

Alternatively Considered

Infrastructure or civils QS with strong NEC Option C experience

Experience working in safety-critical / regulated environments

SC clearance held or obtainable

Rate & Contract

£400 per day Outside IR35

Higher rate available for the right candidate

Long-term contract on a major project

Hybrid working arrangement

Who This Suits

Strong Project QS or Senior QS operating at delivery level

Comfortable owning commercial detail rather than strategy

Used to working in regulated, audit-heavy environments

Wants an Outside IR35 NEC Option C role with longevity

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation